Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Announces August Adult Program Schedule
Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, adult programs, Texas A&M AgriLife, PVA&M, Tai Chi, Open Mic Night, Patriots Day, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library has released its August 2026 adult program schedule, featuring weekly cooking and life skills sessions, crafting, senior wellness, open mic night, and…
Read MoreEdinburg Author Rey Banda Earns Distinguished Favorite Honor at NYC Big Book Award
Edinburg, Rey Banda, The Sons and The Stars, NYC Big Book Award, children’s book, local author, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg author Rey A. Banda has earned a Distinguished Favorite designation in the Children’s Inspirational category at the 2025 NYC Big Book Award for his book “The Sons and The…
Read MoreDustin M. Sekula Memorial Library Offers August Teen and Tween Program Schedule
Edinburg, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Teen and Tween Program, UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy, Cricut, STEAM, Library and Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will offer three hands-on programs for teens and tweens ages 11 to 18 during August 2026 at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg. No registration…
Read MoreEdinburg Fire Department to Host Sparky’s Back to School Bash Aug. 11
Edinburg, Edinburg Fire Department, Sparky’s Back to School Bash, Promenade Park Amphitheater, ACE Building, Mike’s Barber School, back to school, free event, family Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Fire Department will host Sparky’s Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. The event is…
Read MoreMissoula Children’s Theatre to Offer Interactive Theatre Workshops at Edinburg Municipal Auditorium Aug. 11-13
Edinburg, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Edinburg Cultural Arts, Edinburg Arts Foundation, theatre workshops, Drama Quest, Improv, Acting, Edinburg Municipal Auditorium Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department and the Edinburg Arts Foundation will host three days of Missoula Children’s Theatre interactive workshops at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Ave., Aug.…
Read MoreUTRGV Entrepreneurship Center Earns Five National Honors at Kauffman FastTrac Summit
Photo caption: Representatives from the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center and 1 Million Cups Brownsville pose following the awards presentation at the 2026 Kauffman FastTrac + 1 Million Cups Summit, held July 28–30 in Kansas City, Missouri. UTRGV ECC received five honors recognizing its program impact, sustained commitment to entrepreneurship education, ecosystem-building efforts and individual…
Read MoreHollywood Legend Edward James Olmos to Headline South Texas International Film Festival in Edinburg
Edinburg, South Texas International Film Festival, STXIFF, Edward James Olmos, Stand and Deliver, Selena, Blade Runner, Battlestar Galactica, ACE Center, celebrity guest Staff Report Edinburg TX – Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos will serve as the headline celebrity guest at the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival, set for Sept. 10-12, 2026, at the Edinburg…
Read MoreEdinburg City Council Approves Troon Golf Management Contract, Honors Student Athlete and Veterans at Aug. 5 Meeting
Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, Omar Ochoa, Troon Golf, Los Lagos Golf Club, Ebony Hills Golf Course, Kaytlen Moreno, Texas A&M University-Commerce, women’s flag football, Purple Heart Day, Bird City Texas, Unified Development Code, Rodolfo Campos, Workforce Resource Center, Las Almas Food Hall Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council held its regular meeting Wednesday,…
Read More12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival Set for Sept. 10-12 in Edinburg
Edinburg, South Texas International Film Festival, STXIFF, ACE Center, Edward James Olmos, Valente Rodriguez, Dannie McCallum, independent film, Rio Grande Valley, pitch competition, red carpet, awards gala, City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival from Sept. 10-12, 2026, at…
Read MoreHidalgo County Precinct 4 to Host Free Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair Aug. 7
Hidalgo County, Precinct 4, Ellie Torres, Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair, Edinburg, school supplies, vaccinations, haircuts, community resources, ACCESS Esperanza Clinics, Texas Health Steps, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Molina Healthcare, UTRGV, Texas A&M School of Public Health Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres will host a free Back-to-School Health and Wellness…
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